Summary: <br> <br> When Author and Acquisitions Editor Jennifer Dukes Lee was in town for an event, we met up and discussed challenges that writers—especially nonfiction authors—face as they try to land a traditional book contract. Jennifer generously provides us with behind-the-scenes insight and solid action steps we can take today.<br> <br> She offers hope, too, that one doesn't necessarily have to boast a giant platform to find a publisher.<br> <br> You can hear us fine, but the sound quality is a little ethereal. Once your ear adjusts, I think you'll be fine—perhaps imagine us in some fantastical location.<br> <br> And you'll love meeting Jennifer. Here's a taste of her encouraging input:<br> "All books are picked for at least two of the following reasons: large platform, great idea, and fantastic writing."<br> "[T]here are first-time authors with small platforms that are still getting published, and I know it because I was one of them."<br> "I think if this is really something that is in your heart and it is burning inside of you, there's really no stopping that. I think you just have to give it time to catch."<br> Enjoy listening as we chat about her new role in the publishing world that has allowed her to sit on both sides of the table, as it were.<br> <br> <br> <br> Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of Love Idol, The Happiness Dare, and her latest book released in 2018, It's All Under Control.<br> <br> <br> Resources:<br> <br> * Website: <a href="https://jenniferdukeslee.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jenniferdukeslee.com</a><br> * Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JenniferDukesLee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JenniferDukesLee</a><br> * Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dukeslee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@dukeslee</a><br> * Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dukeslee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@dukeslee</a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2UlderV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">It's All Under Control </a>(Amazon affiliate link)<br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2T8Y0FT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">It's All Under Control - Companion Bible Study</a> (Amazon affiliate link)<br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2CKAs38" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Happiness Dare: Pursuing Your Heart's Deepest, Holiest, and Most Vulnerable Desire</a> (Amazon affiliate link)<br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2CI9eKH" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes </a>(Amazon affiliate link)<br> * Hear Jennifer read chapter one of It's All Under Control: <a href="https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol/</a><br> * Subscribe to Top Ten With Jen and get immediate access to exclusive free resources on her website. <a href="https://jenniferdukeslee.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://jenniferdukeslee.com/subscribe/</a><br> * <a href="http://annkroeker.com/2018/12/04/ep-177-interview-alison-hodgson-on-boiling-a-story-down-to-its-essence-one-star-reviews-and-perseverance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alison Hodgson interview</a><br> * <a href="http://annkroeker.com/2018/10/23/ep-171-interview-shawn-smucker-on-cowriting-ghostwriting-and-prioritizing-your-own-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shawn Smucker interview</a><br> * <a href="http://annkroeker.com/2018/11/06/ep-173-interview-patrice-gopo-meaning-making-on-the-page-and-studying-the-craft/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patrice Gopo interview</a><br> * <a href="https://www.patreon.com/annkroeker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ann's Patreon account</a><br> * <a href="http://annkroeker.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All podcast episodes</a><br> <br> You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast player or find it ...
